
Everyone at Abbeycrest has been so friendly and helpful with my father.Jayne C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Everyone at Abbeycrest has been so friendly and helpful with my father.Jayne C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Located in the South Oxfordshire countryside, Abbeycrest care home in Sonning Common provides round-the-clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end-of-life care.
Residents can enjoy a range of quality facilities, including communal areas, a café and a hair and beauty salon. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated, each with an en-suite bathroom. Outside, there are beautiful landscaped gardens and patio areas, ideal for...
Care Provided by Abbeycrest
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbeycrest for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbeycrest to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sue Smart (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- Abbeycrest operate an open door policy. Friends and family able to visit loved ones at any time they choose. Offering 100% visiting time flexibility.
Abbeycrest Reviews (175)
Abbeycrest has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeycrest has 175 reviews.
Dad moved into Abbeycrest only recently, after a less than satisfactory experience at another home. The professionalism and efficiency of the administrative staff at Abbeycrest from the minute I first contacted them has been outstanding. The fact that I was in another country at the time of the transition did not matter at all. They organised a video call within 24 hours of me contacting them and very quickly put a process in place to help Dad move as soon as possible and answered all my questions professionally, honestly and in detail. The speed at which Dad has settled in and the staff have got to know him is a pleasure to see. It is a big endorsement of the quality of all the staff at Abbeycrest. From being withdrawn and depressed Dad is now taking part in the daily activities and enjoying watching television with the other residents in the lounge. Thank you so much everyone at Abbeycrest, all your efforts to help Dad's move be as easy as possible are greatly appreciated.
Visited a friend today. The home looked very clean and smelt very fresh. The reception staff helpful and quick to respond. Refreshments offered were well received when our friend had her lunch. The gardens showed signs of the heat and the tubs looked in need of a change of plants. Having worked as a deputy manager for over 15 years in various care homes, it was very good to see the residents were put first and treated individually.
I just think the home is perfect for my wife who has Alzheimers. Abbeycrest is more like a hotel than a nursing home. The carers and staff are amazeing and she seems better now than when she moved into the home 2½ years ago. Which says it all
Abbeycrest staff are always welcoming and attentive when we visit. The home is spotless and has a homely atmosphere. The residents present as relaxed and happy and their is always an activity on offer or a quiet corner to rest, chat and reflect on life.
I felt very safe and secure and the staff were very helpful and always cheerful and attended to my needs.
Every single member of staff what ever their job is are always friendly, polite and nothing is too much trouble to them in the care and support they give my brother. I am always kept up to date with how he is and all the staff greet me with a friendly smile, good morning ect. Thankyou very much to every member of staff for all you do for my brother you are all a wonderful caring team.
Very caring staff.
Very caring manager.
The staff are always friendly and courteous on arrival. They also are aware of our names on arrival, which is lovely. My mum is always clean and dressed whenever we arrive, which is good to see. Her care and the care staff are always attentive, pleasant and very patient with all the residents. It always has a pleasant and calm ambience whenever you go. I am very happy with the care my mum is getting.
Sue was able to get mum discharged from hospital and at Abbeycrest within a day of me speaking to her and it was such a relief to have someone to help. The team continue to help and mum is so much stronger. I couldn't praise them all highly enough.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that Tamina, Sue and Kayleigh were able to provide such reassurance and support during what can be a very difficult time. It's wonderful to know your mum is settling well and growing stronger, and your kind words will mean so much to the whole team at Abbeycrest.
More latterly, both Sue and Tamena have been extremely helpful in explaining local authority care home funding and payments.
Additionally, all the nursing and caring staff have been absolutely marvelous and my mother feels safe and secure at Abbeycrest.
Lastly, Kayleigh on reception is always a breath of fresh air and is always keen to help.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased that Sue, Tamena and the wider team were able to support you and your mother with compassion, reassurance and guidance throughout the process. Your kind words about our nursing and care staff, along with Kayleigh on reception, are truly appreciated, and we're delighted your mother feels safe and secure at Abbeycrest.
My husband was in hospital for twenty one days in a ward which was quite noisy and little privacy, but the nurses were amazing and I was relieved and overjoyed when I met a lovely lady, Sue, who told me about Abbeycrest, where my husband would be quite welcome and very well looked after with his own private room and bathroom. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, and nothing too much trouble, and it's set in glorious surroundings. Amazing really that our eldest daughter, Abby, only lives 4 mins away and her husband's parents 30 seconds away. We went there Christmas Day!
I am a resident at Abbeycrest all the staff are very nice. The food is very good.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased that you regard the staff and the quality of the food so highly.
One suggestion I would have us for there to be more activities that focus on movement, exercise and strength for the residents. I feel it would help all who do it physically and mentally.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about the whole team and the warm atmosphere they work hard to create every day. We also value your suggestion regarding more movement and exercise-based activities and will take this on board as we continue to enhance our wellbeing programme for residents.
Excellent care. The food us great. Staff are very nice and all are so happy. The rooms are kept very clean.
We are delighted that you found the the food to be great, the rooms are very clean and the staff are all so happy. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion.
Nothing was too much trouble and delivery of care along with empathy is fantastic.
Things are explained and no question is left unanswered.
We really appreciate you taking the time to write us this wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear that you're so happy with the care your loved one received at Abbeycrest, and that you feel all your questions were answered. Thank you!
I enjoy visiting Abbeycrest, knowing that my mother is in good hands and is being cared for very well by the super team of carers. Mum now seems settled here and is participating in the daily activities. The food is of good quality and variety. She is treated with dignity and kindness which is appreciated by all the family.
Your kind words mean so much to the whole team - thank you for taking the time to review us. It's great that you're so happy with the care your mother is receiving, and that she is enjoying the activities and the food. We look forward to welcoming you to Abbeycrest again soon!
My mother seems to have really settled in at Abbeycrest, lots of activities complemented by very caring and considerate staff. The facilities are clean with spring around the corner it will be good to benefit from the adjacent park during the warmer days.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. It's great to hear that your mother has settled in well and is enjoying the activities. If there's ever anything more we can do to support her, please just ask!
The staff cover all of this. The medical staff manage her medicines and regular body checks reliably and keeps the family informed.
The garden and green location are major advantages. Despite her limited life, my wife remains smiling and cheerful on the whole.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear that your wife continues to feel comfortable and supported, and that you value the care, communication and attention provided by our team. Your kind words mean a great deal to us.
Care and food good. Lovely carers.
Reception/management staff always available - apart from at weekends - sometimes someone sits at the reception desk but very often people stand waiting for the door to be opened (there is a key pad opposite the sign in books)
Carers regularly speak in their own language, meal times, in corridors, and occasionally with residents, sometimes they are very difficult to understand.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased that the environment, gardens and the care provided by our team left a positive impression. We also appreciate your comments regarding reception availability and communication, and we will take these on board as part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible experience for residents and visitors alike.
Always feels friendly!
What lovely feedback - it's great to hear that you find the team to be friendly and efficient, and that you enjoy the beautiful views over the fields. Thank you!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (50) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

As Home Manager, I believe that our residents should receive the very best bespoke care and support they require to meet their needs, whilst making each day memorable.
I have been blessed to have a very successful career working in the health and social care sector with over 30 years of experience. I trained as a nurse in Hertfordshire and have maintained my registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. After qualifying, I worked in A&E before stepping into the community in 2003, where I managed domiciliary care, including complex care as clinical lead and then into care home management.
It is important to me that my team feel valued and supported in their roles, as well as having the opportunity to develop, so that our home can thrive and be a happy and beautiful home for everyone.
At Abbeycrest, we are one big family, and everything we do is from the heart, treating the people living in our community as individuals, understanding their choices, wishes and dreams for no other reason than to make a difference every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbeycrest
What types of Care is Abbeycrest registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbeycrest have?
There are 70 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbeycrest?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbeycrest to the centre of Reading?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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